Penguins Acquire Forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in Exchange for a 2027 Third-Round Pick and 2028 Fifth-Round Pick
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in a multi-pick draft trade.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals. In exchange for the restricted free agent, the Penguins are sending a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick to Washington.
Coverage from NHL.com, Yahoo Sports, and TSN emphasizes that the trade follows Washington's additions of Kyrou and Tuch. Other reporting from Sportsnet.ca and RMNB confirms the movement of the forward to Pittsburgh.
Future developments will depend on the integration of Lapierre into the Penguins roster and the Capitals' utilization of the acquired draft picks.
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Quick answers
What did the Penguins give up for Hendrix Lapierre?
The Penguins traded a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick.
What is Hendrix Lapierre's contract status?
According to TSN, Lapierre is a restricted free agent (RFA).
Who else did the Washington Capitals recently add to their roster?
TSN reports that the Capitals added Kyrou and Tuch.
Coverage (7)
- Penguins To Acquire Hendrix Lapierre Pro Hockey Rumors · 2h ago
- The Penguins add another young forward to the mix, trading for the Capitals' Hendrix Lapierre Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 2h ago
- Penguins Acquire Forward Hendrix Lapierre From Capitals Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Capitals trade Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins for draft picks RMNB · 2h ago
- Washington Capitals trade RFA Lapierre to Penguins after adding Kyrou, Tuch TSN · 2h ago
- Capitals trade Hendrix Lapierre to Penguins Sportsnet.ca · 2h ago
- Penguins Acquire Forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals in Exchange for a 2027 Third-Round Pick and 2028 Fifth-Round Pick NHL.com · 2h ago broke it first
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